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Protachem™ OMC

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Protachem™ OMC, also known as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, is an oil and alcohol soluble, colorless and odorless UV absorber used in combination with other UV filters to enhance SPF value. It is an FDA approved active for sunscreens, with a maximum use level of 7.5%. With its SPF enhancement and UV absorption benefits, it is an ideal ingredient for personal care applications, especially in sun care products such as sunscreen creams. Additionally, it is REACH compliant and can be labeled as odor-free.

INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Functions: UV Absorber

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Odor-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: SPF Enhancement, UV Absorption

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, REACH (Europe)

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
5466-77-3
EC No.
226-775-7

Features & Benefits

Features & Benefits
  • Oil and alcohol soluble
  • Colorless, odorless
  • Octinoxate - Sunscreen Agent
  • Absorbs UVB rays (which burn)
  • Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Sun Care Applications
    Use Level
    max 7.5%
    Uses
  • Used in combination with other UV filters to boost SPF value
  • Colorless, odorless
  • FDA approved active for sunscreens
  • Use level 75% MAX
  • Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Regulatory & Compliance

    FDA approved active for sunscreens